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Moon Turtle Power, Make Up!
Chapter Five: Mercury's Denial.
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Above the buildings of restaurants and cafés within the center of New York stood the dominating TCRI. No human questioned it, no form of existence filtered the building, and if they did they would be eliminated. After all, humanity only sees TCRI as a regular business with scientific methods, just like the rest of the empty shells that plagues the city.
The perfect place for Kraang.
"Kraang, did Kraang investigate the confliction between non-Kraang's invention of mechanical form that the ones called humans address the ones called cat?"
"Yes. Kraang recorded the evidence between the non-Kraang's mechanical resemblance of the living organism cat, as well the one called the turtle. It appears the one called the turtle defeated the mechanical lifeform of what humans call cat. We must replicate the sequence again." Kraang used its slimy tentacles to create a new catalog for technical parts, and then began to platform a base for what the ones called humans call mecha. "Kraang will create the Kraang's mechanical form of the mecha to lure the ones called the turtles to their demise."
"Kraang's plan shall be perfect for Kraang."
"Indeed, Kraang."
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Ugh… what happened? When Mikey opened his eyes everything felt blurry, and the bright light isn't making things any better. Mikey inwardly cringed as he released a moan… "Ah, you're awake." He heard a distant voice say, or rather, whisper for it was barely coherent.
"D-Donnie…?"
"In the flesh." Donnie stood above his little brother while readjusting the lamp, "sorry if the light is too bright for you. It's dim now, I just wanted exact examination just in case I've missed anything. You don't appear injured, but just in case I have some medication for you to take." Mikey went nearly crosseyed when a white bottle shoved into his direct vision. Shakily, his hand reached out a grabbed the bottle while the other propped his body into a sitting position. He felt a headache taking place, and Mikey couldn't help but to scrunch his eyebrows from the throbbing pain. "S-so…" The turtle started as he opened the cap, "did we save the cats?" Mikey asked. "To be honest? I don't think we really saved them, more likely saved themselves." Donnie replied with a chortle and grabbed a glass of water that rested upon the desk. Donnie handed the water to Mikey, who gladly received it with a smile, "thanks bro…" Two pills popped into his mouth, Mikey mused. Man, how come he woke up in Donnie's lab? Did he like, pass out or something? Last thing he remembers is…
Is…
The pen, mecha cat… battle.
Mikey nearly choked from the thought, but he quickly swallowed the water in a huge gulp. He sputtered, "Don, did… did something happened before I passed out?" That's when Donnie immediately went rigid. "…" The silence felt nerve wracking, and Mikey's baby blue eyes widened in shock. So… it… wasn't a… d-dream? Being crossdressed as a girl? Fought that deranged mecha kitty that shoots hairball bombs? Oh no, and worst of all… Donnie witnessing him flaunting in that orange skirt! No! He can't have his brothers disowning him because of this! Gasp! What if Master Splinter finds about it? Then Splinter will kick him out for dishonoring the Hamato name! Mikey can't have that!
"I'm quite curious about that, too. When I found you, you passed out from exhaustion, and so… I truly wish that I didn't have to see you in that… outfit." Every time he even looked at his little brother, all Don could think of is Mikey in that getup, and because of that, Donnie began to snicker, and then his snickering turned into hysterical laughter. Mikey looked horrified, "s-s-so it actually happened?!" He cried out in distraught, hands clutching his face tightly. His brother Donnie, now calm, only chuckled, "I'm going to pretend that never happened, just to lessen your already injured pride." He said with a grin so wide it revealed the gap between his teeth.
Mikey whimpered. Great, just great, Donnie will never take him seriously anymore!
"Though, I'm… I'm curious Mikey." Donnie continued, tone changing into a more serious manner, "you proclaimed you didn't purposely change into… that, but I had excessive doubts." He didn't want to believe it, maybe it was some… illusion from lack of oxygen, at least Donnie hoped so. Furthermore, from what Mikey recalled when he wore the outfit sounded rather ridiculous, but Michelangelo is not a liar, and only witnessing a fraction of his little brother battling against the robotic contraption made Donnie truly question. "I didn't exactly see you, but- okay, this sounds a little stupid but… Did you shoot, uh, hearts… At that robot?" God, saying this is makes him feel idiotic. Mikey immediately perked up, "y-you saw it?" He asked- no, more likely said as his cheeks went red.
Donnie blinked.
Wait, don't tell him that Mikey actually…
Donnie nodded and Mikey went completely red. "U-um, um, well… y-yeah." The young turtle confessed with a sigh, "but only to prove that I didn't wear that girly outfit by my choice! Okay?! So, um…" Mikey shrunk from Donnie's appalled stare, and twiddled his thumbs nervously, "don't tell anyone? A-at least not yet?" At the end of Mikey's plea he squeaked.
"…" No, nope, this can't be right.
Michelangelo did not just tell Donatello that he shot freaking hearts to a KILLING machine, and then it just 'magically' destroyed itself? Absolute blasphemy! "I'm going to need more validation than that Mikey." Arms folded and stance stiff, Donnie explained with a frown. Mikey frowned, "I'm telling you the truth Don! What more do you want?"
"Objective evidence."
"But I have no- wait! I-I remember, the pen! I had it… somewhere…?" Mikey trailed off once the realization hit him. Pen turned into nunchucks, so… "Donnie, where's my nunchucks?"
"Nunchucks? They should be with Master Splinter."
"Okay! I'll prove to you that I didn't dress as a girl!" His feet hit the floor, suddenly Mikey felt dizzy and staggered. Donnie moved to catch his brother from falling, "look Mikey, you don't have to do this." The intelligent, purple wielded turtle said, exasperated.
"No! Not until you believe me!" Don couldn't help but to roll his burgundy colored eyes in annoyance. "Alright, I believe you." He sighed.
"R-really?!"
"Yes Mikey." No, not exactly. Though, in order to retain the peace Donnie nodded. "Thanks Donnie, I was really scared that you'll disown me." Mikey mumbled in relief as he nestled his face in the crook of Donnie's neck.
"Why would I disown you? You're still my brother."
"And that's why I knew you'd believe me!" No you didn't! Donnie wanted to say, but the turtle only just sighed.
...
The thoughts still hovered his subconscious, even when Donnie tried to push them within the deepest pits of his mind they somehow still rise to his curiosity. Is Mikey really telling the truth? It's shouldn't bother him that Mikey might enjoy crossdressing, he's still his little brother no matter what, but the thought is just… bizarre. Donnie never expected Mikey to maneuver that way in his life, but… damn it, just thinking about it makes Don feel strange. "Though, he seemed genuinely honest." The turtle mulled quietly, reaching down the metallic trash to find anything useful to take home. After he ensured Mikey's health as stable, Donnie released his brother from the confines of the laboratory, slashed miniature 'hospital'. After intense threats of beatings, numerous scoldings and lectures of leaving without the team, Mikey returned to Raph and Leo's embrace safely.
Donnie went out to the junk yard to retrieve parts for the Shellrazor, as well for personal interests, which lead him musing over previous encounters with his brother. "Maybe… maybe Mikey is telling the truth." The ninja whispered, eyes slowly widening. Abnormal things have been occurring with nice examples of aliens trying to invade Earth, droids, examination of mutagen, mutants, mutants, mutants… oh, did he forget to mention mutants? Only to add with a ninja master hunting them down for turtle meat? It's not normal.
So, does this mean…?
He hummed. Snatching another broken toast, the boy started moving back towards the Shellrazor, "clalunk!" Instincts kicking in Don whipped his head towards the noise and jumped behind a wad of metal broken junk. Pulling out a few shurikens, Donnie narrowed his eyes and listened closely to any intruders lurking through the junkyard. Dang, he should have been more careful! If only he wasn't wrapped in his own world! "Hiss!" The turtle gritted his teeth before lunging out to his attacker.
The turtle abruptly stopped in his foot tracks, blinking. "Only to be some cat." He grumbled, eyes twitching in annoyance- wait, is that cat blue? With close inspection Don hummed, so the cat IS blue… What stupid teenager would dye a feline blue out of all colors? Let alone dye a cat? The teen walked towards the cat, and then unconsciously reverted when the cat growled at him. Whatever, he shouldn't deal with this street cat-… Don lost his train of thought when the cat clawed at its head. "Ducktape? Seriously?" No offense, but that's animal cruelty, and he's not tolerating any type of cruelty. Donnie walked over towards the cat and scooped it up in his arms- "!" He nearly dropped the cat once he glanced at the object stuck between the ducktape…
It… it looks like some wand.
Bewildered, Don shakily grabbed the wand and pulled it out of its 'holder'. "What on Earth is this?" He said, staring at the object. Looks a little cheap, and then someone glued jewelry all around it… "A Mercury symbol?" Yes, within the center of the crystal blue, slightly transparent orb was a golden symbol of Mercury. Then, there was a tiny dark blue button in a shape of a heart.
A card? Yes, he can also see a card stuck between the tape as well. Carefully, Donnie pulled the card underneath the ducktape without causing much distress and set the cat on the ground gently. Just seconds after the cat touch the ground it scurried off in a rush, "w-wait! I gotta…" Donnie faltered once the feline completely disappeared, and then he sighed… "Oh well, I'm sure it'll be okay." Now looking at the objects in his hands, Don began to worry.
It looks kind of girly, and… was this even suppose to be for him? Ah, it can't hurt to read, now is it? Donnie isn't exactly the snooping type, but it doesn't seemed to be destined for anyone. Fingers opening the card, Donnie found himself reading fine cursive writing.
Hello, my kawaii warrior,
I'm Queen Hehe Serenity Puffi, Queen of Mooney Moon. I write this note to explain to you the severity of your planet called Earth, and why you received the beautiful creature called the cat, a.k.a, the pussy. Your planet is under attack by the evil alien tentacles of Kraang, who wishes complete domination and for mortals such as yourselves to worship Kraang's tentacles… but whatever you do, do not submit!
The pussy you received is average, I deeply apologize, but underneath the pussy holds great power that you MUST attain, for humanities sake and for your own. Do not regret receiving the furry pussy, who will give you the powerful bootlegged pen of planet Mercury. Utilize that power, and keep that pen safe! For your destiny has been awaken to a new kawaii desu moi life!
The fate of the world is within your hands.
Genuinely, Queen Puffi.
PS. If you use the magical vibrating pen, you press the heart button as you shout: "Mercury Power, Make Up!" I placed extremely special kawaii magic into that pen… so don't lose it!
PPS. I have plagiarized my other notes since my fingers lacked energy to create rejuvenating words, my deepest apologies.
Donnie stood there silently, mind going blank after reading the last sentence. No… no… Mikey can't be right after all. No! It's not possible! This is some silly joke, yes, Mikey purposely did this to make he believe some silly notion of 'magic'.
He's throwing this out.
However, Mikey did address similar words that were in this note. "…" Before Don knew it his hand was tightly gripping the pen, arm shaking in nervousness as his brow formed sweat. W-why am I fretting over this? This is ridiculous. He should have thrown it out already! B-but he didn't. Okay, he shouldn't have to prove himself to Mikey, he's not going to entertain this little game, he's going to grab some parts and return home.
Yet Don stood there, contemplating his decision. With a sudden push his thumb pressed the button, "…Mercury Power… Make Up." He murmured, watching the symbol twirl inside the orb, flashing its neon colors and make a twinkling noise. God, does he feel like the dumbest nuthead in all existence. Why did he even fall for it? Yeah, sure, he just wanted to be sure if Mikey's outrageous proclaim even held any weight, but now…- wait, hang on. "What the?" Donnie blurted as a flash of bright blue light blinded him.
[PS. I SUGGEST YOU WATCH MERCURY'S TRANSFORMATION, AND THEN IMAGINE DONNIE AS REPLACEMENT.]
TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE –
Donnie held the pen tightly before a rotating his arm in a circular motion as a streak of blue followed. In a ballet like twirl, the nude turtle had ribbons wrapped around his body before a burst of bubble surround the teen. Immediately, his naked body was clothed in a Japanese fuku starting with the base of the dark purple shoulder collar, leading to a big lilac ribbon as a crystal cobalt gem rested in the center. Purple short skirt flowing at his thighs while long purple boots stopped at his knees, the turtle made a cute pose, his mask tails cropped and curled in a girlish manner.
TRANFORMATION END –
W-wha… what the…
Donnie glanced at his attire, and gasped loudly.
OH SEWER APPLES.